More Advanced Study/Training Options

Information on the BBKA programme of beekeeping modules.

Once you have completed your Basic Assessment, you may well want to undertake the BBKA training route in order to gain more knowledge and experience, and eventually to become a better qualified
beekeeper.

You can view the BBKA's training flowchart by clicking on the link below. This shows the combination of theoretical and practical assessments that you can study in order to eventually gain higher
beekeeping qualifications (e.g. Qualified Beekeeper, Master Beekeeper, etc).

The table below shows a summary of the modules leading to the qualification of 'Master Beekeeper'.

Practical

Module Based

General Husbandry

Module 1 - Honey bee Management

Advanced Husbandry

Module 2 - Honey bee Products and Forage

Module 3 - Honey bee Pests, Diseases and Poisoning

Module 5 - Honey bee Biology

Module 6 - Honey bee Behaviour

Module 7 - Selection & Breeding of Honey Bees

Module 8- Honey bee Management, Health and History

You can do the practical side independently of the Modules and vice versa. If you complete both the practical side and all the modules then
you are awarded the ‘Master Beekeeper’ qualification. In addition there are certificates in Microscopy and also Honey Show Judging.

So as you can see there is a huge amount to learn and be challenged by in this fascinating hobby of Beekeeping!